Anne Tyler explores the nature of time and memory in much of her fiction. How did your perceptions of Mercy and Robin shift as the details of their marriage unfolded? Though Robin’s proposal included the plea, “If you can imagine us ever, ever divorcing, then I don’t want you to accept” (page 146), was there ever a time when he felt truly secure with Mercy, and with his in-laws?Ĥ. Which images stand out most clearly to you from the Garretts’ summer vacation? What lifelong pursuits were set in motion for Alice, Lily, and David during their time at the lakeside cabin? Share your defining memories from a childhood trip.ģ. What did you originally predict for Serena? What were your notions about why her family was so disconnected?Ģ.
Revisit the novel’s first chapter, now that you know the full story.
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